— Avoid outdoor playtime in the early morning and evening when mosquitoes are feeling most frisky.
— Get rid of standing water sources where bugs breed.
— Try an all-natural bug spray passed down from grandma, spray undiluted apple cider vinegar on exposed skin.

Already bitten? Mama Bite offers these natural tips on how to soothe the itch:
— Use creams that contain neem oil, shea butter and calendula to relieve the itch without chemicals like steroids and antihistamines.
— Try rubbing the bite with the pulpy inside surface of a banana peel.
— Make your own paste of baking soda and water to take the itch out.
— Use an ice cube to numb the sting and ease the itch.